Richmond Jumper Number Changes for 2016
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I love the nostalgia of Rioli wearing the no.17 jumper.
At the same time, the club sends out mixed messages - why have all the other recruits had to "earn" a low number? It's a bit like the captain wearing the no.17 jumper and then Cotchin said stuff that, I'm wearing 9. The club then flipped and said it was a rule that didn't need to be followed. So why have any of these rules if you are not going to follow them consistently? To me, it shows weakness.
Anyway, I wanted Rioli to wear 17. I thought that would happen in 2017 but having it next year will be good for the club. I just hope we are not putting unrealistic expectations on a kid that really is just starting off playing the game. Obviously I would love the magic of the jumper flowing through Daniels veins and helping him achieve greatness.
Go tiges!
At the same time, the club sends out mixed messages - why have all the other recruits had to "earn" a low number? It's a bit like the captain wearing the no.17 jumper and then Cotchin said stuff that, I'm wearing 9. The club then flipped and said it was a rule that didn't need to be followed. So why have any of these rules if you are not going to follow them consistently? To me, it shows weakness.
Anyway, I wanted Rioli to wear 17. I thought that would happen in 2017 but having it next year will be good for the club. I just hope we are not putting unrealistic expectations on a kid that really is just starting off playing the game. Obviously I would love the magic of the jumper flowing through Daniels veins and helping him achieve greatness.
Go tiges!
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A number that should be earned by deed, not gifted due to your surname
Of course it'll be great to see the 17 out there, and I hope he becomes a gun, but even Maurice didn't start in that jumper.
Nup. Too soon.
Of course it'll be great to see the 17 out there, and I hope he becomes a gun, but even Maurice didn't start in that jumper.
Nup. Too soon.
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Simular style to Axel I suppose?
Not quite correct UTG. He started at Richmond in the no.17 jumper. Was there watching him play his first game against Fitzroy in 1982. He was wearing the no.17 that day. It's only after he was poached by Sydney but was unable to play because of salary cap issues that he came back and wore 27. Wasn't the same player in that jumper which made me wonder if the no.17 truly had some magic to it.
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Simular style to Axel I suppose?
41 isn't exactly the hitherto captain's number and the most famous jumper at our club. But 41 has definitely achieved "Cool number, bro" status
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Scotty Turner's number was 41 also ? A few fan favourites have worn it
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Should have been made to earn
Kinda a slap in the face for the other players who had to do the hars yards
Kinda a slap in the face for the other players who had to do the hars yards
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Happy with this.
Rather than it being 'gifted' too soon and not earned, I see it as the club backing the kid in. It can go either way and could give him confidence.
The general rule that has been established that new players start with higher numbers can still continue but we are not talking about a relative of Kayne Pettifer getting #15 FFS.
Rather than it being 'gifted' too soon and not earned, I see it as the club backing the kid in. It can go either way and could give him confidence.
The general rule that has been established that new players start with higher numbers can still continue but we are not talking about a relative of Kayne Pettifer getting #15 FFS.
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lucky kevin morris didn't wear the number 7 back in the day, oh the melts
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remember when hardwick made jake king change his number because it was too high
more like hardwick was too high
******* off season
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more like hardwick was too high
******* off season
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Happy to give Rioli the 17 - just the kind of show of faith that could give him the confidence to make a real impact for us this year 
BUT... Can't help remember that Cotchin is a selfish prick for turning down the captains number - slap in the face for every past captain who made the change...
BUT... Can't help remember that Cotchin is a selfish prick for turning down the captains number - slap in the face for every past captain who made the change...
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Happy to give Rioli the 17 - just the kind of show of faith that could give him the confidence to make a real impact for us this year
BUT... Can't help remember that Cotchin is a selfish prick for turning down the captains number - slap in the face for every past captain who made the change...
Our club certainly doesn't lack for recognition of Jack Dyer. Stand, medal, statue, coteries.
But presumably this means the 17 "tradition" is out the window.
He'd want to get a kick.
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The captain in 17 was a great tradition that has now been ruined by one player who didn't have the decency to continue on this legacy, instead being selfish and chose to keep his #9, subsequently meaning any future captain that would have wanted to wear 17 now can't because of a selfish act from Cotch.
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